A company offering a limited line of standard products,that competes in a similar manner with a narrow,local market focus,and whose competitive advantage is a focus on low cost derived from gaining economies of scale should organize around a ________.
A) Functional structure
B) Matrix structure that combines functional departments with geographic divisions
C) Geographic structure that creates independent units in each of the countries where the firm competes
D) Group of product divisions, each with a geographic focus

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Clearly this company focuses on efficiency and scale economies by producing limited lines of products to mainstream customers. Therefore, a functional structure is appropriate.

A Company Offering a Limited Line of Standard Products,that Competes